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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.07, 6,960.43 and 2,040.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.07, 6,960.43 and 2,040.19 is: 3,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.07 : 6,960.43 = 2,040.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.07/6,960.43 = 2,040.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.07x = 6,960.43 × 2,040.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.07x = 14,200,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,200,584.83/4,639.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.08

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